Iran launched a series of retaliatory strikes against the vital energy infrastructure in nearby Gulf states after Israel hit its largest gas field Wednesday — a “dangerous escalation” that deepened the crisis and sent oil prices surging.
In response to Israel’s initial strike, Iran issued evacuation orders for several energy assets in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, saying the facilities had become “direct and legitimate targets,” according to semi-official Mehr News Agency.
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